Intuition & Decision-Making in Everyday Life

You make decisions all day long, some small, some life-changing. You decide what to say in a conversation, whether to take an opportunity, when to hit the pause button on a process, and when to move forward.

In all of these situations, logic and information matter. However, another influence often goes unrecognized: your intuition.

Intuition isn’t mystical. It’s your internal guidance system (experience, awareness, pattern recognition, and other factors) helping you get through the day. When you learn to listen to it, decision-making becomes less exhausting and more aligned with who you really are.

What Intuition Really Is (and Isn’t

Too many people think of intuition as a sudden “gut feeling” that shows up out of nowhere. In reality, it’s your mind and body processing information faster than conscious thought can keep up. You’re picking up on tone, energy, context, and past experience even when you can’t immediately explain why something feels right or wrong.

That doesn’t mean intuition replaces logic. The most effective decisions usually come from a balance between intuitive insight and rational thinking. Logic helps you evaluate options, while intuition helps you sense things below the surface level.

When you ignore intuition completely, decisions can feel forced or disconnected. When you rely on it without reflection, you may miss important details.

Why Intuition Gets Drowned Out

Modern life isn’t exactly designed for listening inward. You’re constantly processing information and outside opinions, and that can make it hard to hear your own inner voice.

Over time, you may start doubting yourself or looking outward for validation instead of trusting your instincts. This shows up as overthinking, indecision, or repeatedly second-guessing choices you’ve already made.

Using Intuition

You don’t need to wait for major life moments to engage your intuition. Everyday decisions help you build trust in yourself.

You might notice it when something feels “off” in a conversation, even if the words sound fine. Or when an opportunity looks good on paper but doesn’t sit well internally.

Pausing before you decide creates space to notice these signals. Check in with yourself and see how your body’s responding. Tightness, ease, hesitation, or relief all tell you something.

Bringing Intuition Into Your Life

Learning to work with intuition is a process, and no two people will go through it the same way. But no matter what, practicing listening to it helps it become a reliable tool.

If you’re ready to make decisions with more clarity and confidence, contact Mel Doerr today to schedule a session.